Roosevelt RD over S Br Chicago River
PoorCook County, Illinois · 230 W. Roosevelt Rd. · Structure no. 016604700000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 262 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Roosevelt RD over S Br Chicago River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Roosevelt RD over S Br Chicago River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 97 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 26,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,977 by 2046. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Roosevelt RD over S Br Chicago River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Roosevelt RD over S Br Chicago River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Roosevelt RD over S Br Chicago River carry?
About 26,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Roosevelt RD over S Br Chicago River?
The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 204 ft (62.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Roosevelt RD over S Br Chicago River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.